Teenage Health
Afraid you might be pregnant, or keen to find out how to prevent such a situation? Need someone to talk to? Visit these websites for advice, helplines and information.
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Children First for Health
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk
Health advice in targetted sections aimed at teenagers, younger children and parents, run by London's Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Like It Is
http://www.likeitis.org
A site run by Marie Stopes International selling itself as 'everything you need to know about sex as it is - with no frills, no judgements, and no holds barred'. Visit the site for information about puberty, periods, peer pressure and contraception. The 'Dear Doctor' page is useful if you have a specific query.
R U Thinking?
http://www.ruthinking.co.uk
If you are under 18, visit this site for a range of advice on relationships, health, and sex. There is also information about the Sexwise helpline.
Childline
http://www.childline.org.uk
A free 24 hour helpline for young people under 18. Use the site to find out about the services offered.
fpa
http://www.fpa.org.uk
Formerly known as the Family Planning Association, this longstanding charity offers general advice on contraception and sexual health.
British Pregnancy Advice Service
http://www.bpas.org
Advice on what to do if you think you are already pregnant. Use this site to book an appointment with bpas.
Depression Alliance
http://www.depressionalliance.org
A site aimed at adults and young people who are affected by depression. Find out about the symptons, possible treatments, local help groups and campaigns.
Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org.uk
If you're going through a tough time, this site could help. Email your feelings to the site, or pick up the phone for confidential advice.
There 4 Me
http://www.there4me.com
Another confidential advice service - this time targetted specifically at 12-16 year olds.
LIFE - preghelp.org.uk
http://www.preghelp.org.uk
Advice and information from the UK-based pro-life charity, including a section outlining the case against abortion.
Young Mummies
http://www.youngmummies.info
An Australian-based website for young mothers or mothers-to-be from all over the world, to share tips, ask and answer questions. There is also a pen pal section, and a chat room, including scheduled chats with midwives, psychologists and other professionals.
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